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U.S.–Iran War Enters Economic Phase: Blockade Tightens as Washington Puts Oil Prices at the Center of the Endgame

The U.S. is combining maritime enforcement, unprecedented economic pressure and a renewed focus on energy prices as the conflict with Iran enters a critical phase—with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central economic and strategic battleground.

 Sabah Al-Nu'man: The First 100 Days Of Al-Zaidi's Government Shifted Security From Crisis Management To Consolidating The State's Authority

latest news Friday, August 14, 2026   Baghdad - One News The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, confirmed on Friday that the first 100 days of the government of Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Falih al-Zaidi, have laid the foundation for a new phase of security stability, stressing that the monopoly of weapons and the decision of war and peace are the exclusive prerogatives of the official security and military institutions.

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U.S. Economy Sends Two Conflicting Signals: Inflation Cools While 30-Year Treasury Borrowing Costs Hit 25-Year High

The latest economic data is creating a striking divide: inflation and rate-hike expectations are easing, yet the U.S. Treasury is paying more than 5% to borrow for three decades—putting fiscal pressure, monetary policy and investor confidence on the same collision course.

Gold Retreats From Two-Month High On Profit-Taking

2026-08-14 Shafaq News   Gold prices slipped on Friday and were headed for a ‌weekly loss as investors locked in profits after mild U.S. inflation data propelled bullion to its highest level in more than two months and weakened the case for a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike.

Spot gold ​was down 0.6% at $4,324.39 per ounce, as of 0538 GMT. While U.S. gold ​futures for December delivery slid nearly 1% to $4,379.20.

Iraq Opens The File On Public Funds: Striking At Privileges And Removing Zeros

August 13, 2026 Last updated: August 13, 2026   Al-Mustaqilla - Amid the financial and economic pressures facing the Iraqi state, the files of public funds, privileges, double salaries, and reforming the monetary system are returning to the forefront of discussion within the House of Representatives, with a set of proposals aimed at rearranging government spending, tightening control over the wealth of officials, and strengthening the position of the Iraqi dinar.